Power of Abilities – Removing Barriers

Miren has over a decade of international expertise in the Investment Banking industry, with a multicultural background across EMEA, LATAM, and the U.S. Currently a ASF Trader at J.P.MorganChase in London, she holds degrees from New York University, Université Sorbonne-Paris, and Syracuse University, and is fluent in six languages.

Miren is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in advancing neurodiversity awareness. She initiated a government petition aimed at increasing funding for neurodiversity diagnosis in schools. In addition, she serves on the CFA UK DEI Committee and is a Neurodiversity Ambassador for both the Diversity Project and J.P. MorganChase’s Office of Disability Inclusion.

Todd Coletto leads Business Development for the EMEA Rates desk at Citi.  A seasoned veteran in Markets across New York and London, he is focused on electronic commerce and distribution, performance improvement & innovation for Citi’s market leading rates client franchise.  Todd holds a BA in Economics from New York University and began his career in Lehman Brothers’ Investment Banking Division.  Prior to joining Markets, Todd held various roles focusing on restructuring & corporate strategy. When not on the trading floor you can likely find him reliving his 20s at his favourite underground bands’ 20^th anniversary reunion show.

Courtney joined Business Disability Forum in 2014. Courtney’s proven strength is in his ability to build and manage different types of relationships at all levels of a business. He has extensive experience in listening and understanding the needs of organisations and being able to impart his knowledge of disability as it affects business. The organisations he works with often comment on how visible Courtney’s passion is for the inclusion of disabled people and that “you sometimes have to treat people differently to treat them fairly”.   

Outside of work, Courtney is the front man for a covers band called The Love Handles (apparently, they’re men of a certain age)

Dr Jamie Ward is currently Head of Talent and Learning at Channel 4 Television, as well as fulfilling the role of co-Chair of 4Purple, the broadcaster’s disability network. He specialises in identifying and developing organisational capability and individual talent. Prior to Channel 4, he held a similar role at the BBC and prior to that worked across the public and private sectors, both in the UK and internationally as an HR consultant for PA consulting. He is registered severely sight-impaired having lost his sight a couple of years ago due to a genetic condition. His first degree from Leeds University was in modern languages and he subsequently received an MBA and PhD from Imperial College , London.

Linn is Global Head of Bloomberg’s Securities Data division, responsible for developing and delivering Bloomberg’s world-class, data-driven products through technology, talent and innovation. Linn is also co-chair of Bloomberg EMEA’s DI council and member of the Bloomberg London Office Committee. Previously, Linn was the EMEA Head of Bloomberg’s Analytics division overseeing our Bloomberg Terminal, Electronic trading and Trading systems support. Linn joined Bloomberg 2004 and has enjoyed a variety of leadership roles across sales regions as both regional manager for our European Sell-side clients and as the manager for the sales teams covering Northern Europe

Rubayet Ahmed is a full-time wheelchair user following a T12 spinal cord injury and has been living with it for the past six years. Two years ago, Rubayet started at Bloomberg and now works as an Equity Advanced Specialist providing excellent customer service and solving the more complex equity queries.

Passionate about breaking down barriers for disabled people, Rubayet hosted the “This is Spinal Crap” podcast, which enriching and enabling on people with spinal cord injuries to live a fulfilled life. Rubayet also believes in the power of sport to bring people together and improve well-being, working with a charity to get more people involved in wheelchair tennis.

Manisha Mehrotra is a subject matter expert in Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Communications and Organisational Change. She brings innovation and tenacity to designing and delivering strategic D&I solutions that drive organisational change. Prior to joining Bloomberg, she was at New York Life for ten years where she worked in Communications, Operations, Management and Corporate Diversity & Inclusion actively managing strategies to build and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. She is also a mentor and coach to students and professionals through a variety of programs and initiatives.